Here’s a sweet treat from Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife. Download the free PDF pattern.
Tutorial: A Trade Bead with Heart
Marie Segal’s tutorial for a trade bead offers a non-traditional heart for us just in time for Valentine’s Day!
And, if you haven’t been reading along with Cynthia over at PolymerClayDaily this week, check out her feature on Ron Lehocky… Read More...
Non Candy Valentine Ideas
am a huge fan of the non-candy Valentines for kids in school. Nowadays, kids have so many allergies and you never know what parents what their kids to have or not have. The Cheese Thief has compiled a great … Read More...
Kids Crafts Boys Knighted Valentines Printable
I think this is my top Valentines idea for 2013. I never knew knights could be so cute. I love that people have gotten away from the little tear out paper valentines. It gives really creative people the chance to … Read More...
4 Cupid’s Arrow Sweet Treats
Only one day left for Cupid’s arrows to find their way. Here are some edible versions.
1. Cupid’s arrow shooting some Rice Krispies Treats at Lisa Storms.
2. Make homemade gumdrops and turn them into arrows at Mom on Time … Read More...
Valentine Cat Box
Homemade Heart Sprinkles
These homemade jumbo heart sprinkles would be handy to keep around beyond Valentine’s Day. Use any teeny tiny cutter for your fondant… do they make teeny tiny Shamrocks? Find the tutorial for homemade heart sprinkles HERE at Cake Whiz.
Tutorial: No-sew boot bling from plastic rhinestone trim
Have you seen the rhinestone trim in the fabric store? I find myself drawn to it because it’s sparkly and inexpensive, but it’s also plastic which limits the kinds of projects I’d put it on. Now I know at least … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trimmed tee refashion
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make this lace trimmed tee, quick and easy. She started with a turtleneck (though a plain t-shirt would, too), reshaping the neckling and adding lace trim to the sides. Go to her tute.… Read More...
DIY: Heart Felt Valentine’s Day Cards
Angela Hamilton is a Contributing author with “kanelstrand” created is Felt Valentine’s Day Card DIY for us to follow and we thank her. This Valentine’s Day card will delight your family and friends because it is not just a card … Read More...
Video tutorial: Little girls’ dress McCalls 6690
This little girl’s dress was made using a printed pattern, McCalls 6690. It has a sheer overlaywith a lining underneath. For those who find printed patterns confusing or overwhelming, Professor Pincushion has a video tutorial that will walk you through … Read More...
Project: Rolled Paper Heart
Here’s a pretty way to use of scrap strips of pattern paper. Try rolling them up and making shapes with the tubes. The My Mind’s Eye blog has instructions for making this lovely hart design.
-Heather
Watch Heather Trimlett at Corning – Now on You Tube
Heather Trimlett was live at Corning demonstrating bead making and now you can see it on You Tube. I’ve had her teach at my studio and to watch Heather work is to watch a master. She’s so good and teaches … Read More...
What’s the Right Way for a Man to Wear a Scarf?
A few weeks ago I shared with you a video of different ways to wear a scarf, which was pretty obviously geared toward women, so I thought today I would offer some advice to any male readers — or … Read More...
Tea Light Flowers
Maize Hutton shared an adorable idea for making tiny luminous flowers with flameless tea lights and dollar store flowers. Check out her tips to make these for yourself!
Sending Love with Tiny Envelope Cookies
Things in miniature are always big on cute. These tiny “sent-with-love” envelope cookies are a good case in point. Why, why, why are tiny things so precious? Make a bunch HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Roundup of Snowman Treats
I’m thinking of those in New England here in the States buried in snow from the recent blizzard (while the rest of us long for at least a flake). Find a slideshow of snowman treats to make, including my melting … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot water bottle cover from a fat quarter
Esther from Happy In Red replaced the old pillowcase covering her hot water bottle with a pretty new cover made to fit. She made it out of a fat quarter, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go to … Read More...
Marshmallow Pops for Valentine’s Day
It took me a few seconds of analyzing this photo to figure out how Jill made these and still called them “easy” before I gave in and read the how-tos. Aaaaahhhh, fruit roll-ups. Very clever. Make marshmallow pops for Valentine’s … Read More...
Valentine Birdie Chart
Here’s a little birdie winging its way to you just in time for Valentine’s Day. Even if you don’t have time to stitch it up for this year, you can always add it to your collection for next year! It’s … Read More...